2 Worlds Collide Podcast

• 2WC Weekly Debrief #2 | This Week in Australia: Common Sense vs Chaos

  This week on the 2 Worlds Collide Weekly Debrief: We’re cutting through the noise with the stories the mainstream won’t touch. From Australia exporting coal while punishing locals, to confusion in women’s sport, climate contradictions, rising crime, and the growing disconnect between policy and reality — it’s all here. 🔹 No spin 🔹 No fluff 🔹 Just straight talk on what’s really happening Whether you agree or not, this episode is about asking questions and bringing common sense back to the conversation. 👉 Watch the full breakdown 👉 Share it around 👉 And hit subscribe for more weekly truth bombs 💬 Drop a comment — what should we unpack next? #2WorldsCollide #WeeklyDebrief #CommonSense #Australia #ClimateDebate #EnergyCrisis #WomenInSport #RealTalk #CurrentEvents #NewsBreakdown

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• #48 - Simon Jones - From Timor to Afghanistan: Lessons from the Frontline

  In this powerful episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Simon Jones — a former Australian soldier who served in some of the most intense operations of our modern military history. From East Timor and the Solomon Islands to the frontlines of Afghanistan, Simon shares what life was really like on deployment. In 2010, while attached to 2nd Commando Regiment, he was deployed to Uruzgan Province during one of the war’s most volatile periods — including the Black Hawk crash that killed three Australian soldiers. This is a raw, honest, and unfiltered conversation about combat, mindset, and living with the weight of war. We cover: Simon’s early days with 2RAR Rotations to East Timor and the Solomon Islands Special operations deployment to Afghanistan with 2CDO The impact of the Black Hawk tragedy His brother’s 2012 Afghan deployment Transitioning out and the post-military reality 🧠 KEY THEMES: Combat mindset, war stories, loss in service, PTSD, special operations, veteran transition, Australian Defence Force history 🔔 New episodes weekly featuring veterans, athletes, elite performers, and raw conversations that matter. 📱 Follow the Podcast: Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast YouTube: @2worldscollide Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🎖️ About Simon Jones Simon Jones is a former Australian Army soldier with operational deployments to East Timor, the Solomon Islands, and Afghanistan. During his 2010 rotation with 2nd Commando Regiment, he witnessed one of the most tragic moments of the war. His insights offer a rare glimpse into service, sacrifice, and the long road home. Simon Jones, Australian Army, 2CDO, Black Hawk crash, Afghanistan war, military veteran, East Timor, Solomon Islands, veteran stories, PTSD, special forces, war podcast, combat leadership, veteran transition, military mindset

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• Short Clip | You Never Forget That Kind of Silence

  This week, I sit down with Simon Jones, a veteran of 2RAR & 8/9RAR who deployed to Afghanistan in 2010—during one of the most intense and unforgiving periods of the war. 🪖 On 21 June 2010, a Black Hawk helicopter went down in Kandahar province. Three Australian soldiers were killed. Others were severely injured. Simon wasn’t on the bird—but he was back at base. And like most soldiers, he still carries the weight of that day. In this episode, we talk about what it was like to serve during that time— When every day felt like a coin toss between normal… and chaos. 💬 In this conversation, we cover: 👉 The reality of serving in Afghanistan in 2010 👉 The day the chopper went down—and what it meant for the guys on the ground 👉 How moments like that ripple through a unit 👉 Life back on base vs. life outside the wire 👉 What it takes to transition from warfighter to civvie This isn’t about war for the sake of it. It’s about what war takes—and what it leaves behind. 📅 Full episode drops this Sunday. 🔔 Hit subscribe. Don’t miss it. 📢 Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎥 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 📱 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🔥 Watch & Subscribe for More: 📺 YouTube: @2worldscollide 🎧 Spotify: 2 Worlds Collide on Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts: 2 Worlds Collide on Apple "Silence Protects. Evil Wins. Speak Up. Until Every Voice is Heard." #2WorldsCollidePodcast #SimonJones #Afghanistan2010 #BlackHawkDown #AustralianArmy #2RAR #VeteranVoices #MilitaryPodcast #LestWeForget #ServiceAndSacrifice

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• 2WC Weekly Debrief #1 | Common Sense is Missing in Action

  This week on the 2 Worlds Collide Weekly Debrief, we’re diving into the stories that actually matter — without the sugar-coating. From Australia’s coal hypocrisy and the chaos in women’s sport, to Greta Thunberg’s climate theatre, Chris Bowen’s energy disaster, the politicisation of ANZAC Day, and rainbow crossings that solve absolutely nothing — it’s time to bring back some common sense. 🔹 No fluff. 🔹 No woke filters. 🔹 Just real talk on what’s happening in Australia right now. Whether you agree with every point or not, this episode is about getting people thinking, asking questions, and pushing back when things just don’t make sense. 👉 Watch the full breakdown 👉 Share it with your mates 👉 And don’t forget to hit subscribe for more weekly debriefs 📢 Leave a comment below — what topic should I cover next?

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• #47 - Nathan Tolman - Bullets, Brotherhood & PTSD

  In this powerful episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Nathan Tolman—a former Australian Infantry Warrant Officer with over two decades of service across some of the world’s most volatile regions. From Timor, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Solomon Islands, Nathan shares what it means to lead men in combat, the brutal reality of war, and the lifelong weight it leaves behind. We go deep on the Battle of Derapet (2010)—one of the most intense firefights Australian soldiers have faced—and the devastating loss of Lance Corporal Jared MacKinney during that battle. We also explore Nathan’s post-service life, including his ongoing battle with PTSD and how he’s managed to find purpose and stability after war. This is raw, real, and one of the most important conversations we’ve had on the show 🔗 Follow & Connect: Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 🧠 Keywords: #NathanTolman #BattleOfDerapet #6RAR #3RAR #AustralianArmy #AfghanistanWar #VeteranStories #MilitaryPodcast #PTSD #ServiceAndSacrifice #2WorldsCollide

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